Hil/sil integration and deployment engineer
job description
this position involves integrating, automating, and testing our proprietary hil (hardware-in-the-loop) / sil (software-in-the-loop) / mil (model-in-the-loop) environment to verify and validate the vehicle controls for driveline and powertrain subsystems with the goal of improving the design verification (dv) efficiency and reducing the testing time on prototype vehicles. Additionally, the hil/sil integration engineer will also identify and resolve interface issues between software, calibration, and plant models, assisting several internal customers from different organizations within the company. This work will require application building, application commissioning, user support/training, testing automation, and scripting.
responsibilities
* lead the integration of our proprietary hil/sil/mil applications across all applicable powertrain variants.
* verify and validate the hil/sil applications.
* support end users with issue resolution and the development of new use cases.
* collaborate with the hil/sil modeling team to enhance correlation between hil/sil data and physical vehicle data.
* develop tools and maintain scripts to expedite the integration and delivery of hil/sil applications.
* develop and maintain test cases to improve simulation quality.
* create and update documentation for tools, testing methods, and processes.
* partner with the ci tools and infrastructure team to define requirements and architect the continuous integration pipelines for hil/sil applications.
qualifications
basic qualifications
* bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or related field.
* programming proficiency in at least one of the following matlab, simulink, or c/c++.
* working experience debugging embedded systems.
* working experience with software versioning tools (git/github).
* 2+ years of software integration experience.
* experience troubleshooting c compiler and linking issues
* working knowledge of matlab and simulink.
* working knowledge of ecu-test:
* working knowledge of configuring environment and pipelines using yaml, and json.
* working knowledge of python
* working knowledge of can/lin/ethernet networks.
* familiarity with gasoline and electrified powertrains, driveline, or adas subsystems.
* familiarity with software planning and software delivery management tools (i.e., jira, github, jenkins, etc.).
preferred qualifications
* 2+ years of software integration experience.
* experience troubleshooting c compiler and linking issues
* working knowledge of matlab and simulink.
* working knowledge of ecu-test:
* working knowledge of configuring environment and pipelines using yaml, and json.
* working knowledge of python
* working knowledge of can/lin/ethernet networks.
* familiarity with gasoline and electrified powertrains, driveline, or adas subsystems.
* familiarity with software planning and software delivery management tools (i.e., jira, github, jenkins, etc.).
note to applicants: we value talent and potential over a perfect checklist. If you feel you don\'t strictly fulfill every requirement but believe you can add value to our team, we encourage you to apply.
about us
at ford motor company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
about the team
we believe that freedom of movement drives human progress. Ford information technology (it) is shaping the future of mobility by redefining the transportation landscape, enhancing the customer experience and improving people’s lives. Join the ford family as we change the way the world moves.
job info
* job identification 60222
* job category pd operations and quality
* posting date 03/11/2026, 09:50 pm
* apply before 03/27/2026, 12:00 pm
* degree level bachelor\'s degree or equivalent
* job schedule full time
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